ICYMI: At the 2025 Bund Summit in China on November 10, BizTalk host Michael Wang sat down with He Dong, chief economist of the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office, and Alfred Schipke, director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore. The trio dove into global governance, regional cooperation, and how cutting-edge tech—from AI to blockchain—is reshaping economic growth models across Asia. 🌏💡
Key takeaways:
- Global governance reboot: The panel highlighted the need for more inclusive decision-making, so voices from South Asia to Southeast Asia can steer policies.
- Tech-driven growth: AI startups in Bengaluru and Jakarta's blockchain hubs are proving that innovation is no longer just for Silicon Valley.
- Regional vibes: Stronger ASEAN+3 ties could mean smoother trade, investment, and digital currency experiments.
Meanwhile, Airbus just unveiled its brand-new final assembly line in Tianjin on November 9. CGTN's Guan Xin chatted with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury about China-Europe cooperation in aviation, plus the roadmap to cut emissions and push sustainable development. 🌱✈️
Why it matters: This new facility isn't just about churning out jets. It's a symbol of deeper collaboration—from supply chains in Vietnam to service centers in Thailand—and a joint mission to decarbonize air travel by 2050.
For our readers across South and Southeast Asia, these discussions mean big opportunities: whether you're coding AI algorithms in Bangalore or exploring green tech in Singapore, the future of growth is collaborative, tech-driven, and sustainable. Let's keep watching this space! 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
